Walter Devaram
Indian police officer (born 1939)
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Walter Issac Devaram[1] (born 20 July 1939) is a retired Indian Police Service officer. He served as the director general of police for the state of Tamil Nadu.[2]
Born20 July 1939
AlmamaterMadras Christian College, Annamalai University
OccupationIndian Police Service
Walter Isaac Davaram | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 July 1939 |
| Alma mater | Madras Christian College, Annamalai University |
| Occupation | Indian Police Service |
He was a former Army officer before he sat for the IPS wherein he stood first in the order of merit. [3] He curbed the Naxal menace with an iron hand during his stint as DIG/Vellore Range and Intelligence Unit Tamil Nadu Police. He led the joint forces set up by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Government to apprehend the forest brigand, Veerappan.[4] He also served as the vice chairman of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.[5] He retired from service on 31 July 1997.[1]
